Early Childhood Education (ECE) (Level 3)
Teaching
A course by
Wintec
This programme introduces secondary school students to the core principles and practices of early childhood education in New Zealand, helping them gain practical and theoretical skills, and credits towards NCEA Level 2 and 3.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 31 weeks
This course requires 6 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum
Explain the relevance of Te Whāriki as a framework for programme development in early childhood education.
Comprehend child development patterns
Describe patterns of development and learning for young children.
Build professional relationships in ECE
Develop respectful, reciprocal, and responsive relationships with children in an ECE service.
What You're Signing Up For
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) (Level 3) programme at Wintec is designed for secondary school students interested in a career in early childhood education. Over 31 weeks, students attend classes once a week to learn the value of play, relationships, safe practices, child development and learning, and the New Zealand early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki. Completion of the course provides 27 credits towards NCEA Levels 2 and 3. The programme prepares students for further study in ECE and gives them an introduction to careers in early childhood settings.
Course Content
- Explaining the relevance of the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whāriki
- Describing patterns of development and learning for children
- Developing respectful, reciprocal, and responsive relationships with children in an ECE service
- Describing the value of play and creating resources for children’s learning and development
- Safe practices and creating safe environments in ECE services
- Understanding diverse whanau/families and using effective communication strategies
- Knowledge of ethical responsibility in early childhood practice
What you need to know first
Students must be enrolled in secondary school and keep up with their normal school work.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Early Childhood Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level positions as a teacher aide or support in early childhood education centres
Foundation for further study leading to an ECE teaching qualification